Lillard has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Bucks' upcoming first-round clash with the Indiana Pacers, but he could return to the floor before the series comes to a close. His potential presence on the court could help Milwaukee win its first playoff series since 2022.

The Milwaukee Bucks got some big news on Thursday as star guard Damian Lillard was cleared to begin basketball activities. Lillard has missed the last part of the NBA season due to a serious blood clot issue,

Ausar Thompson, the Detroit Pistons’ high-flying 22-year-old wing, was diagnosed with a blood clot in March 2024 and did not return to the court until November. Chris Bosh, who played with the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat and retired in 2019, had a pulmonary embolism before eventually being diagnosed with DVT.